Electric showers use a lot of energy.
For example, our family's usage (There are 4 of us) consumes more electric in a week than the average combined use of our dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer over over a similar period.
So it can be a promising area in which to cut your energy bills.
One possibility is, when you next replace your shower, look for one with a lower wattage than your current one. That could make a noticeable dent in your bills.
Another simple way is to put a timer in your shower area. You can find a variety of digital timers online which can be setup to give you a 5 minute warning. This way you can have a decent length shower without over doing it. You then save energy AND water.
I should say that we've tried 2 or 3 timers and all of them have failed after a short time. I suspect they've not been suitable for a damp environment like the bathroom. So we're now using a 5 minute 'egg-timer' from Gorilla Spoke. It's working really well - It seems to bring out everyone's competitive instincts. Expecially the kids!
I look forward to cut's in both our electric and water bills.
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